9.        **RETURN
CONDITIONS**.  Lessee agrees to return the Aircraft to Lessor, at the expiration of this Agreement in accordance with its terms (the **“Return Date”**), at the Aircraft’s home base (as set
forth in **Section 29**) or such other location as is mutually agreeable to Lessor and Lessee, free and clear of all liens and encumbrances created by Lessee and in compliance with all Return Conditions (as set forth on
**EXHIBIT C** and its related **Schedules**) and with all Aircraft records, logs and other materials previously delivered to Lessee. The Aircraft will be in as good an operating condition as exists at the time of delivery
to Lessee, normal wear and tear excepted, with no material damage and all systems functioning properly. Any exceptions or deviations from the required return conditions shall be identified by Lessee to Lessor and listed in the Aircraft or engine
logbook, as necessary to comply with all applicable FARs. “Material damage” shall mean damage to the Aircraft that would materially affect the market value or marketability of the Aircraft. 

 10.        **REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
OF LESSOR.**  THE AIRCRAFT IS LEASED TO LESSEE BY LESSOR HEREUNDER “AS-IS,” AND LESSOR SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO HAVE MADE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE 


  


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